Sands Hairdressing

7, Waterloo Gardens, Penylan, Cardiff / Caerdydd, South Glamorgan, CF23 5AA

About us

Sands Hairdressing, located in the tranquil setting of Pen-y-lan Cardiff, provides a relaxed and welcoming environment. Using the finest Aveda products the stylist offer exceptional cutting and colouring techniques. Inspired by the Ayurvedic Philosophy guests enjoy complimentary consultations, stress relieving massages and make up touch ups.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:30
Thursday 08:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed

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Extremely Fussy about Hairdressers..

Anonymous
8th Mar 2017
5.0

I have been going to Sands Hairdressers for many years and I have never been disappointed with cut or colour..
Highly recommend..

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Carrie

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3rd Mar 2017
5.0

Hi have just had my hair done by carrie.i showed her my pintest ideas,she totally took on what I was looking for and adapted it to suit my personal style. She was quick so for me, someone who doesn't normally like a high level of fuss it was a perfect level of service I was looking for and walked away chuffed with my new do

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Sands- Waterloo Gardens Cardiff

Anonymous
2nd Mar 2017
5.0

I have been going there for many years and always find the service and experience excellent, from Vicky on reception to Phil who cuts my hair , all the staff are very friendly and extremely professional

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Fantastic haircut

Anonymous
1st Mar 2017
5.0

Jennie cut my hair today, she was brilliant, gave helpful advice for my hair type and how to successfully manage it. I feel transformed! Thanks x

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Hair by Elisha at Sands

Anonymous
27th Feb 2017
5.0

Genuine attentiveness and great listening to what I want, couple with a great eye for style. Very happy!

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Excellent customer service

Anonymous
26th Feb 2017
5.0

Had to visit salon today as I required products I was very impressed with the knowledge and help I received
The stylists and receptionist all know a great deal about the Aveda products they are retailing I left satisfied with my purchases. Well done Sands

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Cut and blow dry today

Anonymous
24th Feb 2017
5.0

Very happy with my cut and blow dry. Great service.

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Sands Hairdressers

Anonymous
23rd Feb 2017
5.0

Colour by John - excellent

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Great salon

Ruth Leeds
22nd Feb 2017
5.0

I had cut and colour with Kaye and my daughter had cut and blow dry with Hannah. Fabulous service from both and always receive great care and attention .- loved the complimentary head massage followed by arm and hand massage.
Would highly reccomend both, thx girls!

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Sunday afternoon at Sands

Anonymous
19th Feb 2017
5.0

I had a cut and blow-dry precede by a head massage. The atmosphere is lovely and relaxed, and I was very pleased with the finished result.
Highly recommended- and lovely to be able to go to the hairdressers on a Sunday!
Thank you.
Sharon Morgan

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Cut and finish

Anonymous
18th Feb 2017
4.5

Very happy with cut. Excellent attention from the junior staff including head massage and lovely arm massage. The only downside today was that I was in the salon an hour and fifty minutes for a trim and blowdry which was a lot longer than i planned for. Otherwise very happy. Thank you

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Wow!

Anonymous
17th Feb 2017
4.5

Fabulous service and really lush results.

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I my sands experience.

Anonymous
17th Feb 2017
5.0

I visit sands every five weeks, I find the staff very friendly. My stylist, Kaye, is very helpful and keeps my hair in a style that suits me. She offers knowledge of the various aveda products that can help me keep my hair looking good. All in all I am very happy with the service that I receive from sands and all of its staff.i would rate sands very highly and would recommend the salon to all my friends.

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Love this salon

Sophie P
13th Feb 2017
5.0

Always so welcoming and calming , staff are wonderful and always add little touches to make you feel so pampered - like offering you a tray filled with heart shaped chocolates and jammy dodgers with coffee for Valentine's Day!
Always feel revitalised and taken care of after leaving x

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Full head highlights cut and finish

Anonymous
13th Feb 2017
5.0

I had a wonderful experience at Sands I was so well looked after and advised about all the stages of my treatment the finishing results were totally what I wanted. I arrived looking boring and came away feeling totally glamorous. The staff are warm and friendly and fun which makes me feel relaxed and happy. Nothing is too much trouble the staff go the extra mile I loved it ! Thank you once again Sands Xx
Ps Also the Aveda products used are fabulous!

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Hair cut

Anonymous
11th Feb 2017
5.0

Very friendly staff. My hairdresser took time to listen carefully at what hair style I wanted and we looked at different pictures before deciding. She gave me very good advise and at tegularly during the haircut she checked with me if I liked it. She even offered to go back for free for a touch if I wasn't happy after a few days.
The extra wow factor is a nice head massage with aromatherapy and an ofer of a choice of high quality teas and coffee.
Happy to pay a bit more.A real treat

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Always excellent

Charlotte Watkins
10th Feb 2017
5.0

A salon that always delivers. I tend to have two stylists, one to do my colour and one to do my cut however during December with lots of parties and events I had three different stylists do a few blow drys and a cut throughout the month. All were amazing, can confidently say that whoever you book with you won't be disappointed, the whole team are to such a high standard and so friendly and welcoming. Fabulous atmosphere and ambiance always, amazing products, love Aveda. Also used the salon for my wedding in July 2016; the bridesmaids, aunts, mother of the bride and groom (about 10 of us in total) all had fabulous hair and we were all delighted. Top marks as always Sands!!

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Half a head of high lights

Anonymous
9th Feb 2017
5.0

Done by Bridie
Excellent as always

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Great service

Anonymous
5th Feb 2017
5.0

Very friendly yet professional service every time. My wife and I both have our hair cut by Beni who always remembers us and treats us like friends even though we've only just started going there. Always very happy with our hair cuts and the personable service provided by the whole team.

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Excellent

Anonymous
4th Feb 2017
5.0

Sands provided as always an excellent service today- loved my haircut, hand massage and refreshments. Plus I l live nearby and so my children often pop in for part of the appointment. The staff are always so accepting of them and treat them so kindly and make them laugh.. Would recommend this salon and staff to everybody. Management is great, they always remember you and do their best to accommodate you. The hairdressers always do their very best to listen and give you a cut you have asked for.. Also they are great at colour. Am always happy and feel good after a trip to Sands.

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Great

Simon Jones
4th Feb 2017
5.0

I wouldn't go anywhere else. A head massage a cup of coffee and a great haircut by the lovely Stacey.

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Experience

Anonymous
2nd Feb 2017
5.0

Excellent service once again. Very pleasant staff.

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Fabulous salon

Anonymous
1st Feb 2017
5.0

This is a wonderful treat every few weeks. Talented stylists and a calm environment.

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Love sands

Anonymous
27th Jan 2017
5.0

Always have a great experience at Sands. Talented friendly stylist Beni knows exactly how to give me a great colour and cut. Whoever I'm dealing with always makes me feel that I'm their most important client.

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Returning customer

Sue L
25th Jan 2017
5.0

Delighted to be back with Kaye at Sands

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Transformation!

Anonymous
25th Jan 2017
5.0

My daughter and I went to Sands today. I had my usual wonderful stylist - Carrie - who gave me a lovely concave bob - exactly what I wanted. My daughter was being transformed. Her waist-length hair was cut for donation, she had amazing highlights and a lovely collar-length cut. She's delighted. Thank you Sands! X

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Excellent as always!

Anonymous
23rd Jan 2017
5.0

Never disappointed at Sands! Superb colour and cut with the skilful and lovely Phil. Great service from all.

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Fantastic cut and colour as usual

Anonymous
8th Jan 2017
5.0

I having been going SandS for several years and have never had a bad experience. People often comment on my hair and ask where I go. The aveda products smell divine and the staff are friendly and professional.
I would recommend this salon to anyone.
However all this does come at a price - but a good hairdresser is worth their weight in gold so I'm content to pay the prices

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My treatment.

Mary Bush
8th Jan 2017
2.5

Yesterday I visited your salon. The staff were very friendly and John, my hairdresser, gave me a good welcome.
I had never visited this salon before as I live in Yorkshire.
I visit Cardiff about five times a year. Normally I go to another salon
I just needed a wash and blow dry and I have short hair. My hair was fine and I was anticipating the charge
of around £10 that I normally pay. Imagine my horror when I reached the till and was charged £29.50.
I am a pensioner and I didn't have my hair cut.
I left feeling I'd been ripped off.

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Joanne Adams
7th Jan 2017
5.0

Very happy with my haircut. Had Beni, she made me feel relaxed and welcome. She consulted me at the start to figure out what I wanted and checked thoughtout to ensure I was happy. All staff friendly and welcoming.

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Excellent

Anonymous
7th Jan 2017
5.0

I love Sands. All the staff are very friendly and hair styling is excellent . Very calm and relaxed atmosphere. Always feel rejuvenated upon leaving the salon.

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Treated like royalty

Anonymous
5th Jan 2017
5.0

I love going to Sands even for a blow dry. I get looked after with refreshments, head massage and even a hand and arm massage. The stylists are excellent and seem to know how to tame my very thick hair. I am always reccomending to my friends. You can even park right outside. They do my children's hair too.

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Friendly professional service

Laura Macdermott
2nd Jan 2017
5.0

Have my hair cut and coloured with Stacey, she was lovely and friendly as usual and I'm super happy with my freshly cut and coloured hair

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Brilliant!

Anonymous
30th Dec 2016
5.0

Brilliant as always with Stuart!

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New Year, New Me

Anonymous
28th Dec 2016
4.5

Thanks to Stuart for great blonde slices and superb cut today. You can only DIY for a limited period. Won't leave it so long next time. Feel 10 years younger! Thankyou Sands! HNY to all! Lesley T????

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Another great haircut

Ruth Jones
24th Dec 2016
5.0

My 2 daughters and I had our usual Christmas haircut this afternoon. Lovely atmosphere and John and Benni did a fabulous job of cutting our hair. Thank you!

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Great first experience

Anonymous
23rd Dec 2016
5.0

Booked in with Carole after a reccomendation from a friend. Carole listened to exactly what I wanted and offered good advice. I was so happy with the cut and finish! Will definitely return.

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Sands Hairdressing Hi-lights & cut

Anonymous
23rd Dec 2016
5.0

As always an enjoyable experience, kind & friendly staff.
Hi-lights & cut with Carrie, Thank you SANDS

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Luxurious and helpful and honest

Anonymous
23rd Dec 2016
5.0

I love sands. As someone who is hairdresser anxious I can assure the team here make you feel amazing. It's like a mini spa session tbh. The head massage was lovely and the staff so welcoming. Happy to have found a new salon.

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Colour Cut & Hair treatment with Kay

Anonymous
22nd Dec 2016
5.0

Fab service !!
Thank you

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Great staff & relaxing environment!

Anna Morelle-Grey
21st Dec 2016
4.5

I've used both Stuart and Phil over the years that I've been coming to Sands and have to say they're the only people I ever trust to cut my hair! Both are lovely and are great at cutting short hair and giving advice as to on-trend styles. The salon has a really nice vibe - low lighting, friendly, nice selection of teas (the Ayurvedic Comfort Tea is beautiful), and the complimentary aromatherapy shiatsu head massage makes it for me! My only criticism is that it's not cheap and my short hair grows quickly, however you do get what you pay for. I travel from the other side of town to use them they're so good. Recommended.

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Cut and colour with Jen

Anonymous
21st Dec 2016
5.0

As always completely happy. Lovely colour and brilliant cut! Lots of compliments. Thanks as always.

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Stylish cut and colour

Anonymous
20th Dec 2016
5.0

Another lovely cut and colour by Bridie at Sand in Penylan , The stylists know what suits you and work with you to ensure you are happy with the result. I always leave feeling fabulous and just a little younger!

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Fabulous salon

Anonymous
19th Dec 2016
5.0

Sands is an excellent salon. The staff are very talented and so professional. Have been going for years. Throughly recommended

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Fantastic salon

Laura
17th Dec 2016
5.0

I have always been made to feel very welcome and relaxed on all of my visits. The arm massages are heavenly and the festive mince pie and juice was a lovely touch. All of the staff seem very good and I've never been disappointed with a haircut. Highly recommend!

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Cut and finish with John

Anonymous
15th Dec 2016
4.5

Excellent service and advice from John - would highly recommend a visit to this warm and inviting salon.

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Enjoyable Experience

Anonymous
14th Dec 2016
5.0

Always looked after, Jan always friendly and helpful on reception and Beni working her magic again

Merry Christmas

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Hairdresssing appointment with Stacey

Anonymous
10th Dec 2016
4.5

Thoroughly enjoyed. Everyone was very friendly and Stacey was a very good listener and I feel I came out of the salon with the exact cut I wanted. Very happy!

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Cut and colour by Jennie

Kelly Thomas
6th Dec 2016
5.0

Excellent service as always, Stacey and Jennie are always really attentive to what I want.

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Root colour and rinse

Anonymous
6th Dec 2016
5.0

Had a fabulous colour with Stuart yesterday ! Really pleased with the result ! Always listens to what I want and offers good advice . Very pleased .

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